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HT05 HSX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 90,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust poor

Fail 18 Apr 2024 87,308 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust poor

Pass 9 May 2023 83,802 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 77,460 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,158 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 70,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 63,456 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 63,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,443 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,255 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,602 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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HT05 HSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 HSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT05 HSX registered?

HT05 HSX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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